Stuart Bennett

Our former captain @GeoffThomasGTF has completed the Tour De France for a remarkable seventh time, raising money and awareness for @CureLeukaemia 👏 Congratulations, Geoff ❤️💙 #CPFC

This could be the greatest political ad ever. When his stomach popped out of that tree I nearly passed out 💀

RIP Geoff Capes. Two time Worlds strongest man and multiple Shot-putting titles. A genuine household name for years. #GeoffCapes

@Nigel_Farage Agreed. He did always come across a likeable chap on T.V, even if one disagreed with him. So much unlike the ghastly Sturgeon. May he rest in peace. #AlexSalmond

Alex Salmond was a very engaging figure who could talk to anyone. He made Scottish nationalism a force.

@FootballInT80s You were there for this one @SartorialThug ?

The choice has never been more clear:

@GBNEWS There is an arguement here for quarantining. HIV, Tuberculosis and other life limiting contagious illnesses on the rise.. I doubt the government will do owt about it, a penance for our past colonial "sins"

‘It might be a very positive thing…’ Former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle on the rise in HIV cases in the UK, reportedly as a result of a rise in migration. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔒 Become a GB News Member: gbnews.com/support

Thursday night John seemed like he was sleeping but the Yankees were on. They won the game, clinched the division then John made it to home. Forty years of laughs on screen and off. John LIVED his life! My brother, my partner, my Sarge - I love you. There’s no smoking in Heaven, John. #taggert #johnashton #brother #RIP

@UKBackintheDay2 One of three... Living Joy Edwyn Collins Dana Dawson (RIP)

Next up, it’s 1995… and NOW 31 Only one song can make it onto the NOW Greatest Hits… Which song are you voting for?

@UKBackintheDay2 P.M Dawn(RIP) Set adrift on memory bliss A great summer tune

Next up, it’s 1991… and NOW 20 Only one of these songs can make it onto the NOW Greatest Hits Which song are you voting for?

@UKBackintheDay2 Milli Vanilli - Girl you know it's true. Great pair of voices those two.

Next up it’s back to 1988… and NOW 13 Only one of these songs can make it onto the NOW Greatest Hits Which song are you voting for?

Toto Schillaci – a tribute. Schillaci, who has passed away aged 59, was the comet that tore across Italia 90, helping light up an unforgettable World Cup. The Sicilian’s eyes burned with intensity, and his whole body exuded a passion for goals, for the game and for his country. Schillaci scored six times to take the Golden Boot and Golden Ball and what made the fairy-tale even more special was that it was largely a tale of the unexpected. It didn't simply feel that Schillaci stepped from the substitutes' bench, but from the terraces such was his utter determination to make an impact. He was a good player for Juventus, but down the Azzurri pecking order. he made his debut for Italy only on March 31, 1990 and 70 days later he was rescuing his country against Austria in Rome. Within three minutes of coming on, Schillaci headed in a wonderful cross from Gianluca Vialli, another taken from us far too early. Schillaci’s eyes-aflame, arms-aloft celebration carried echoes of Marco Tardelli, Italy was smitten and the world began to fall in love with this whole-hearted goal poacher with his uncanny knack of taking up the right positions. Italia 90 is a tournament indelibly etched in English hearts and minds. Gazza’s skills and tears, Platt’s volley, Lineker’s finishing, penalty heartache, proud Bobby, and Nessun Dorma and that’s why there’s been such grief on these shores at today’s sad news. Schillaci will forever be associated with a tournament where England’s world was in motion. Italia 90 and Schillaci glamourised football in many English eyes, helped by ground-breaking TV coverage which seemed to treat every game in Italy as a night at the opera. Within two years, the mood was right for the Premier League. Schillaci’s story transcended sport. He was the understudy who seized his chance to become the star on the grand stage. Yet he never behaved as an egotistical star. Humility defined him and that came across in interviews. That’s why he was so liked and loved. And also he kept scoring and settling games. He started Italy’s third group game against Czechoslovakia and scored within nine minutes. He scored against Uruguay in the round of 16. These were Italy’s “Notti Magiche”, the nights of magic and Schillaci was the international apprentice who became the sorcerer. He knocked out the Republic of Ireland in the quarters, following up clinically after Packie Bonner pushed out Roberto Donadoni’s shot, yet their nemesis was admired in the Emerald Isle. When news emerged of Schillaci’s passing, the Irish national team posted their condolences to his family and friends, adding that Schillaci “will always be a part of Irish football folklore’’. That shows the sporting nature of the Irish as well as how widely liked Schillaci was. He even appeared in a 2002 ad for the Kilkenny beer, Smithwick’s. Two Irish drinkers in a pub pretended to be Ray Houghton and David O’Leary to show off to a couple of Italian visitors. One of the two Italians says, “Sorry, I forgot to introduce my other friend, Toto, Toto Schillaci”. And the great man appears, much to the shock of the Irish duo. “It was a good goal,” one eventually mumbles. Schillaci flashes his famous smile. “Thank you very much,” he says politely. It was a good goal, capturing his confidence, and he then scored against Argentina in the Naples semi-final before Italy succumbed in the shootout. Schillaci sat in the dressing-room afterwards, smoking and crying. His summer adventure hadn’t quite finished, as he put a penalty past Peter Shilton, four minutes from time to settle the third-place play-off against England in Bari. There were still some special club moments, not least a majestic overhead kick for Juventus against Verona in 1992. He went on to Inter Milan, then Japan, before retiring and heading back to Palermo where he ran an academy, giving hope to young players, just as he gave hope to a nation one summer. Rest In Peace, Toto Schillaci.

@PalaceEaglesc0m Good to salvage a point a the end there. Disappointed not to get the 3 points, but lots to be pleased about still. Nketiah will be a great signing i'm sure.

FT Thoughts?

Who remembers walking around the local Boots store and seeing the interrogation droid from Star Wars on the ceilings?

@1968Tv That tune 🥹

ITV Midweek Sports Special May 1986 Brian Moore at the end of the show and the first time we would hear a classic theme tune. Aztec Gold, for the 1986 World Cup and later to be adopted by Saint & Greavsie.

So many UK road drains aren’t being regularly cleared by local councils. It’s hardly a surprise that road flooding occurs. We pay our council taxes to get the bare essentials of infrastructure maintenance. But often we aren’t getting this. twitter.com/silenced_wont2…

@PremiershipYrs I am. No black fans in Islington in 1992 - 93 was there ?

Are you old enough to remember this?...

@sid_lambert What an underrated and underappreciated player Crookie was for Norwich City in the late 80s and early 90s ! So deft and skilful.

This week in 1992: A crafty Ian Crook free-kick at Carrow Road on Monday Night Football. Set Pieces 20.

@BBCMOTD Never really in any doubt. A sideways move at this stage of his career would of made no sense, bar financial. Guehi has more integrity than that. #DeadlineDay #CPFC #MarcGuehi

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Marc Guehi will NOT be leaving the club during this window ⛔ #DeadlineDay

EXCL🚨: Inside Marc Guehi’s REJECTION of #NUFC ⚫️ Steve Parish viewed Paul Mitchell as a “total lightweight” ⚪️ Jason Tindle creeped player out ⚫️ Guehi not willing to compromise on personal values (like Newcastle fans have) ⚪️ Eddie Howe “aura-less”